United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Current Career Opportunity

Job Title: TEAM LEADER PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIP UNIT

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Application Deadline: 21st June, 2011
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: NO-C

Languages Required: English

Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Aug-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: One Year

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

-Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or Related fields.

Experience:

-Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible relevant experience at national or international in planning and design of monitoring and evaluation of development projects;

-Proven knowledge and experience in programme/project formulation and implementation and resource mobilization;

-Ability to motivate a team and to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and people of different cultural background;

-Demonstrated ability to tale initiatives and senior responsibility;

-Excellent oral and written communication skills;

-Excellent IT skills.

Languages:
Fluency (both written and spoken) in English.
Knowledge of at least one national language would be desirable.
Eligibility:
This is a local post, therefore only candidates who meet residency eligibility criteria need apply.
Application:
Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
Please note that instead of a CV you’re required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. complete it and upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P.11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
The system will only allow for one attachment.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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